Allison McKay
Acting
Biography
Allison McKay is an actress and one of the earliest female comedians, along with Phyllis Diller. She is known for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023) and Elsbeth (2024).
Born: April 27, 1936
Place of Birth: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Known For
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo is a youth-oriented action mystery television series that ran on Nickelodeon between 1996 and 1998. A total of 41 episodes of 30 minutes each were produced. Episodes were taped at the now defunct Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. Starring Irene Ng as the title character, the series revolves around the adventures of a young teenage girl who lives with her innkeeper grandfather and works as a non-sworn intern at the local police department where she helps out with odds and ends around the office. Occasionally an intriguing case comes to Shelby's attention, prompting her to apply her unique insight and enlist the help of her friends to solve it.
Night Gallery
Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.
Toma
This TV-pilot, later made into a TV-series, is about a cop in Newark, New Jersey, who defies his superiors to try to bring down the head of a Mafia numbers racket.
The Girl with Something Extra
A woman's ability to read minds disrupts her marriage.
The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
What's Happening!!
What's Happening!! is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from August 5, 1976 to April 28, 1979. The show premiered as a summer series. With good ratings and reviews, and after the failure of several other shows on the network, What's Happening!! returned in November 1976 as a weekly series. It remained a regular show until 1979; ratings were modest. What's Happening!! was loosely based on the motion picture Cooley High, also written by Eric Monte.
Green Acres
Green Acres is an American sitcom starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as a couple who move from New York City to a rural country farm. Produced by Filmways as a sister show to Petticoat Junction, the series was first broadcast on CBS, from September 15, 1965 to April 27, 1971. Receiving solid ratings during its six-year run, Green Acres was cancelled in 1971 as part of the "rural purge" by CBS. The sitcom has been in syndication and is available in DVD and VHS releases. In 1997, the two-part episode "A Star Named Arnold is Born" was ranked #59 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.
Green Acres
Green Acres is an American sitcom starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as a couple who move from New York City to a rural country farm. Produced by Filmways as a sister show to Petticoat Junction, the series was first broadcast on CBS, from September 15, 1965 to April 27, 1971. Receiving solid ratings during its six-year run, Green Acres was cancelled in 1971 as part of the "rural purge" by CBS. The sitcom has been in syndication and is available in DVD and VHS releases. In 1997, the two-part episode "A Star Named Arnold is Born" was ranked #59 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.
The First of May
Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlota is an elderly woman the world has forgotten. Together, they find friendship and family when they join a traveling circus. Also features Mickey Rooney and Joe DiMaggio, in his last screen appearance.
Filmography
as Mrs. Ricketts
as Octogenarian Professor
as Ms. Mikowski
as Agnes
as Carol
as Neighbor #2
as Gladys
as Self - One of the 1st Stand-up Comedians
as Rosalie
as Mrs. Paterson
as Mrs. Shipley
as Eleanor
as Debbie
as Gina Michaels
as Psychic
as Gallie
as Teacher
as Dr. Williams
as Mrs. Stevens
as Mrs. Platt
as Sue Clemmer
as Secretary
as The Mother
as Wife in Kitchen
as Angie Blythe
as Mary Ellen
as Alice Fogelby
as Alice
as Phyllis Regan
as Selma Marcus (uncredited)
as Margo Drake
as Woman
as Fourth Witch (segment Witches Feast)
as Frances Granscog
as Mrs. Irwin Jansen (uncredited)
as Carol
as Mrs. Jones
as Receptionist
as Doris Sutton
as Ruth
as May Owens
as Edna Danhart
as Mrs. Rosen
as Stacey Cummerstrand
as Librarian
as Cigarette Girl
as Woman
as 2nd Nurse
as Plumber's Wife
as Sarah Maxwell
as Waitress
as Secretary
as Secretary
as Newspaper Reporter
as Ruby - San Fernando's Assistant